New Job Corps students meet with their counselors to discuss what their goals are and the best ways to meet them. For example, a student who dropped out of high school may need to take his GED exam before he can go into training to become an electrician.
In this phase students learn important skills such as computer literacy, how to write good cover letters and resumes, how to conduct themselves at job interviews, and other job-related training. In some cases counselors will arrange for on-the-job training.
At this stage counselors review what Job Corps students have learned and then counsel them on looking for work at job sites or job fairs. The students also get ready for life beyond Job Corps, doing some of the same things they did in the Career Preparation phase.
After graduation, the Job Corps center's transition specialists help the young adults with rental assistance, driving instruction, career wardrobes, and other needs. For example, the specialist may help a graduate seek local government-funded housing.
Job Corps aims to ensure that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds get a fair chance at good employment and an improved financial future. With this training they are better prepared and more confident to enter the workforce.